The average bus between Dover and Exeter takes 9h 33m and the fastest bus takes 7h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Dover and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Exeter station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Dover to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Dover to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Dover to Exeter bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Dover and Exeter is 342.1 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 32m.